Frontenac

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Frontenac

This vintage of Frontenac is a roller coaster of flavors. From big berry and fig flavors to soft, smoky oak on the finish. The 12 months aged in oak barrels has left this wine with soft tannins.

$20 / 750mL

Dry

Product Details

Optimal Serving Temperature

65° F

Cultivars

100% Estate Frontenac

Harvest Year

2020

Bottling Year

2022

Vineyard

Brickyard Hill Vineyard, Marengo, Iowa

Alcohol

11.7%

Residual Sugar

0.0%

Oak

12 months in oak barrels

Malolactic Fermentation

Yes

Cold Stabilization

No

Notes

Fermented on skins

Pairings

Meals

Pasta with red sauce, beef, roasted chicken and traditional Italian fare

Cheese

Asiago, parmesan

Awards

2019

Gold - INDY International Wine Competition (2017 Vintage)
Bronze - Jefferson Cup Invitational

2018

Silver - Finger Lakes International Wine Competition (2016 Vintage)
Silver - Mid American Wine Competition (2016 Vintage)
Bronze - Iowa State Fair (2016 Vintage)

2017

Gold – INDY International Wine Competition (2015 Vintage)
Best of Class – INDY International Wine Competition (2015 Vintage)
Silver – Mid-American Wine Competition (2015 Vintage)
Silver – Iowa State Fair (2015 Vintage)
Bronze – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition (2015 Vintage)
Bronze – Cold Climate Wine Competition (2015 Vintage)

2016

Silver – Finger Lakes International

2015

Gold: Medal of American Excellence –Jefferson Cup Invitational

2013

Silver: Medal of American Merit – Jefferson Cup Invitational

2012

Gold: Medal of Excellence – Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition

2011

Bronze – Mid-American Wine Competition

2010

Gold – Iowa State Fair Commercial Wine Competition
Jefferson Cup Nominee (Double Gold) – Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition
Silver – Mid-American Wine Competition
Silver – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

2008

Gold – INDY International Wine Competition

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